SDLT surcharge for non-residents
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) applies to purchases of most land and buildings in England and Northern Ireland. Wales and Scotland impose different land taxes.
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Property Versus Pension
We have often heard the phrase, ‘my property is my pension’. People tend to have different plans for retirement. As life expectancy has continually increased for the UK population over the past decades, it follows that the thought of ensuring a decent quality of life post retirement is considered.
Report your sale in 30 days
A new online system for paying and declaring CGT within 30 days of completion for sales of residential property was introduced from 6 April 2020. CGT online applies to all sales of UK homes where exchange and completion occurred after 5 April 2020. Sellers who are not tax-resident in the UK must report all UK…
SDLT holiday, time to invest in property?
One of the key measures announced by the Chancellor in July was the reduction in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on residential property. The purpose of the reduction is to boost the housing market and support the construction industry.
Landlords! When does the cash basis apply?
Read this blog post to find out more information on when cash basis applies.
Time to Act Now
According to the Law Society the number of people seeking to write new wills has increased by 30% due to the pandemic.The current situation is causing angst among people, understandably.
COVID-19 Relief for landlords?
The government has launched various different support measures across different sectors to help fight the pandemic financially to those who need it most. It is our view that more can still be done but that is a separate conversation.
Covid-19: Things to consider before applying for a mortgage payment holiday
So what should you consider before applying for a mortgage payment holiday. We have all the tips for you in this latest blog.